PrintClassic Overnight Oats
These creamy, naturally sweetened overnight oats can be prepped in minutes. They’re perfect for busy mornings and customizable with endless mix-ins!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Resting Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 -2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or mashed ripe banana)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries (nuts, shredded coconut, nut butter, dark chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla in a jar or container. Add a pinch of salt.
- Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, stir and add toppings of choice. Enjoy cold or warm it slightly if preferred.
Notes
- Oats: Rolled oats work best. Quick oats will be mushier; steel-cut oats require longer soaking.
- Sweetener: Use mashed banana or applesauce for a no-sugar-added version.
- Texture too thick? Add a splash of milk before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 7
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 81
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 16
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